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Jennifer "Jenny" Ann Reed

MAMOU-Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2017 at the Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel in Mamou, for Jennifer Reed. Mrs. Reed passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Interment will follow in the Platin Cemetery. Jenny was a Boat Captain for years.

Parachuting into tradition

By: TONY MARKS Associate Editor A Mamou resident has devoted his career of 22 years to serving his country as a parachutist and a pathfinder.

Pamela Davenport Wood

Services Pending Pamela Davenport Wood passed away on November 2, 2017 in Lafayette, Louisiana. She was born on August 12, 1954 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Her family moved to Illinois when she was five.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Nov. 2 Felicia Gallien Young, 49, 100 block of Gallis Road, Lafayette. Theft. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Elizabeth Delores Mouton, 32, 100 block of Chestnut Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery.

Pit bull owner wants Cottonport to revise ‘vicious dog’ law

It didn’t take long for allegations of “breedism” to be aired following the Town of Cottonport’s promise to enforce its “vicious dog” ordinance. Sarah Ferguson addressed the Town Council at its Oct 16 meeting, saying the town ordinance is “breed discriminatory” against pit bulls.

VPPD arrests one for aggravated second degree battery

Ville Platte Chief of Police Neal Lartigue reported that Steveniski Frank was arrested for aggravated second degree battery on October 28, 2017.

Family says deputy killed family dog while responding to a disturbance

A deputy with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a harassment complaint at a residence on Cheryl Street in Ville Platte on October 28 and left the family of the residence looking for answers after he shot a 12-pound rat terrier.

State begins release of more than 2,000 inmates

On Wednesday, November 1, 2017, the State of Louisiana began its release of roughly 2,021 inmates from jails and prisons across the state.

Suspect sought in shooting death of Amelia man

Authorities are seeking the public’s help to find a suspect wanted on a murder charge in connection with the shooting death of man Tuesday night in Amelia.

Community Concert celebrates 70th year

The Community Concert Association of Morgan City celebrated its 70th anniversary season on Monday with a cutting of the cake prior to the 3 Redneck Tenors concert at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. Three concerts remain in the 2017-18 season.